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Restaurant · Destin
Full-service breakfast, brunch, and lunch café near the beach in Destin. Breakfast, lunch, and espresso drinks are served throughout the day, with indoor seating and a large covered outdoor patio.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Justin Gaffrey Gallery occupies a historic Florida cottage along Scenic Highway 30A in Santa Rosa Beach. Visitors can explore the artist’s textured sculptural paintings, contemporary works, and an outdoor sculpture garden. Rotating exhibitions showcase coastal landscapes, florals, and dimensional artwork, with select gallery events and collector gatherings throughout the year.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Blue Lake Road Beach Access is designated as a neighborhood access, which are sometimes hard to find and usually have no amenities other than a dune walkover
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Holi Indian Kitchen in Miramar Beach serves Indian dishes including curries, biryani, naan, and vegetarian selections. Guests can choose their preferred spice level and dine in or order takeout. The restaurant is on Emerald Coast Parkway near Silver Sands Premium Outlets.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Glow Paddle offers evening outings in transparent kayaks illuminated from underneath at the WaterColor Boathouse on Western Lake. The two-person kayaks create a colorful nighttime paddling experience in Santa Rosa Beach. Visitors should check the operator’s booking calendar and current conditions before planning an outing.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Rock Paper Scissors 30A is a creative studio in Grayton Beach offering walk-in art activities and take-home project kits. The studio is upstairs in the Art Loft at 37 Logan Lane; enter through Mahalo Grayton. Check its social media for current walk-in hours before visiting.
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Restaurant · Destin
Mimmo’s Destin Ristorante Italiano serves Italian dishes rooted in owner Mimmo La Innusa’s Sicilian family recipes. The menu includes pasta, pizza, seafood and meat dishes, with specialties such as chicken or veal Marsala and lobster pappardelle. Its Destin dining room features wood and stone accents and a full bar.
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Restaurant · Destin
Gulf-front fine-dining restaurant at Henderson Park Inn serving locally inspired cuisine in a coastal setting with sunset views. Dining is available to guests ages 13 and older.
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Attraction · Destin
Destin tour operator offering parasailing, dolphin cruises, and pontoon boat rentals.
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Attraction · Miramar Beach
Entertainment district video arcade with a variety of games and prizes, plus free admission.
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Hotel · Destin
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Commons offers lodging on Legendary Drive near Destin Commons and area beaches. Amenities include an outdoor pool, fitness center, free parking, electric-vehicle charging, and meeting rooms. Pet-friendly and connecting rooms are available, with shopping, golf, and coastal recreation nearby.
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Venue · Miramar Beach
Emerald Coast Theatre Company presents professional live theatre at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach. Its programming includes plays, special events, and productions for young audiences, alongside youth and adult classes, summer camps, and educational field trips. The theatre is located upstairs in Suite 200 at 560 Grand Boulevard.
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Inn · Destin
Henderson Park Inn is an adults-only beachfront inn on Scenic Highway 98 in Destin. Designed for a quiet coastal getaway, the property offers Gulf-facing accommodations and direct access to white-sand beaches beside protected natural surroundings. Guests can enjoy beach activities, romantic packages, and nearby spa experiences.
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Attraction · Destin
Kelly Plantation Golf Club is an 18-hole course in Destin that welcomes public play. Golfers can enjoy a coastal setting, a pro shop, and a clubhouse with a covered veranda overlooking the lake and finishing greens. The club also offers membership options and spaces for weddings and special events.
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Attraction · Destin
Captain Royal Melvin Heritage Park and Plaza is a waterfront public park in Destin, Florida, nicknamed the "Gateway to the Harbor
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
A regional beach access in Santa Rosa Beach with parking, restrooms, a picnic pavilion and a boardwalk. Lifeguard service is seasonal.
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Attraction · Panama City Beach
Indoor/outdoor amusement park with go-karts, mini-golf, an arcade, extreme rides & more.
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Attraction · Destin
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a water park located in Destin, Florida, United States. It opened in 1986. It is primarily a water park, with over 40 attractions, private cabanas, a half pipe for surfing, and flow boarding.
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Restaurant · Destin
LuLu’s Destin is a waterfront restaurant at Legendary Marina serving coastal dishes inspired by Lucy Buffett’s recipes. The menu includes seafood, burgers and sandwiches, alongside cocktails, beer and wine. Its colorful setting and music programming make it a casual spot for a meal by the bay.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Fat Clemenza's is an Italian restaurant in Holiday Plaza in Miramar Beach, serving wood-fired pizzas, pasta and Italian specialties. Its menu includes Margherita and specialty pizzas, homemade garlic rolls, bruschetta, salads and seafood dishes. The restaurant offers a casual setting for dinner, with takeout ordering available.
